Vibe Black Death Car Audio Range

Vibe Black Death at a glance

BD8D2-V4 — 8 inch dual 2 ohm subwoofer, 800W RMS
BD12D2-V4 / BD12D4-V4 — 12 inch subwoofer, 1500W RMS, dual 2 ohm or dual 4 ohm
BD12D1SPL-V4 / BD12D2SPL-V4 — 12 inch SPL subwoofer, 3000W RMS, dual 1 ohm or dual 2 ohm
BD15D2-V4 / BD15D4-V4 — 15 inch subwoofer, 1600W RMS, dual 2 ohm or dual 4 ohm
BD15D1SPL-V4 / BD15D2SPL-V4 — 15 inch SPL subwoofer, 3000W RMS, dual 1 ohm or dual 2 ohm
BDC15D1SPL-V4 — 15 inch competition subwoofer, 5000W RMS, triple stacked ferrite motor, quad NOMEX spiders
BDC18D1SPL-V4 — 18 inch competition subwoofer, 5000W RMS, dual 1 ohm
BDMIT8-V5 — passive 8 inch subwoofer enclosure, 800W RMS, fires down, rearwards or into a ski-hatch
BDPRO6M-V9 — 6.5 inch pro audio midrange speaker, 175W RMS, 97dB sensitivity, sold singly
BDPRO8M-V9 — 8 inch pro audio midrange speaker, 225W RMS, 98dB sensitivity, sold singly
BDPRO10M-V9 — 10 inch pro audio midrange speaker, 275W RMS, 97dB sensitivity, sold singly
BDPRO3T-V7 — 3 inch competition compression horn tweeter, 100W RMS, 106dB sensitivity
BDPRO4T-V0 — 4.5 inch competition compression horn tweeter, 120W RMS, 107dB sensitivity
BD5000.1DSPL-V3 — Ultra Class D monoblock competition amplifier, 5500W RMS at 1 ohm

Which Vibe Black Death should I choose?

The standard Black Death subwoofers (BD8D2-V4, BD12, BD15) are rated for high-power street builds; choose dual 2 ohm or dual 4 ohm to match your amplifier's stable impedance. The SPL variants step the power up to 3000W RMS — the dual 1 ohm versions wire down to 0.5 ohm for amps that run at that load, while the dual 2 ohm versions suit amps stable at 1 ohm. For the most extreme competition output, the BDC15D1SPL-V4 and BDC18D1SPL-V4 each deliver 5000W RMS with a triple stacked ferrite motor and quad NOMEX spiders.

For mid and high frequencies, the pro audio midrange speakers (6.5, 8 or 10 inch) pair with either the 3 inch BDPRO3T-V7 compression horn tweeter at 106dB or the 4.5 inch BDPRO4T-V0 at 107dB. If you want a straightforward bass upgrade without building a custom enclosure, the BDMIT8-V5 passive enclosure offers flexible firing positions; the BD5000.1DSPL-V3 monoblock amplifier is matched in power to the competition subwoofers in the range.

Vibe Black Death FAQs

Q: What is the difference between the standard Black Death subwoofers and the SPL versions?

A: The standard Black Death subs (for example the BD12D2-V4 at 1500W RMS) are built for high-power street use, while the SPL variants (such as the BD12D1SPL-V4 at 3000W RMS) are rated for competition systems and support lower impedance loads for maximum output.

Q: What does dual 1 ohm, dual 2 ohm or dual 4 ohm mean for my installation?

A: Each figure refers to the impedance of one voice coil; wiring both coils in parallel or series gives different final loads, so you choose the version whose wiring options match what your amplifier handles most efficiently.

Q: Are the Black Death pro audio midrange speakers sold individually or as pairs?

A: The BDPRO6M-V9, BDPRO8M-V9 and BDPRO10M-V9 are each sold as a single speaker, so you will need to order two for a stereo pair.

Q: Can CEN fit Vibe Black Death subwoofers and amplifiers at their Nottingham workshop?

A: Yes — CEN has a fitting workshop at its Beeston, Nottingham store where Black Death subwoofers, amplifiers and speakers can be professionally installed in your vehicle.

Q: What amplifier is available in the Black Death range?

A: The BD5000.1DSPL-V3 is an Ultra Class D competition monoblock rated at 5500W RMS at 1 ohm, 2900W RMS at 2 ohms and 1580W RMS at 4 ohms, with a maximum power of 11,800W.